In each of the following sentences, there is one word or group of words underlined and one gap choose the word or group of word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in this sentences
Josephine is loquacious her younger sister is ____________
A. polite B. intelligent C. considerate D. taciturn
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
"TACITURN" "LOQUACIOUS" means "talkative, garrulous'. The opposite is 'TACITURN', that is. laconiC. having to do with little words, mum, reserved, reticent, silent, uncommunicative.